copy/copyright question

[slidekellyslide]

The city of Lincoln used images from my photobucket without asking my permission for their promotion of the preservation of Sherman Field. I definitely would have let them use whatever they want, but it sure irked me the first time I saw the commercial with Joba Chamberlain come on TV showing all of my images. They also used them for a TV program they ran.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHiqP...548E5B2373D73B

I have also seen a few of my images used on ebay to sell reproductions..I don't think there is anything I can do about it because the images are all pre-1920, but it's still irksome.

My advice to you Steve would be to ask permission, and give credit for the image in your book.

[Ladder7]

Thanks for all the ideas... Nothing is ever simple!


These are fan snapshots from 1910's
and unduplicated. They're on photobucket, flicker etc

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Thanks for all the ideas... Nothing is ever simple!


These are fan snapshots from 1910's
and unduplicated. They're on photobucket, flicker etc

You can certainly use them if they are pre-1923..but you should always ask first IMO.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

You can certainly use them if they are pre-1923..but you should always ask first IMO.

Agreed. For one thing, they may be able to provide a higher-resolution scan (assuming they have the original photo) that would better suit a print publication.

[Nashvol]

Rule of thumb: Ask first. Do your due diligence, and keep a record of all correspondence, even if there's no reply. I once wrote to AP because the rights were shown for them on the back of a photo. With no reply, I still used the standard "Courtesy of..." with no consequence. I mean, for a publication with limited or no revenue, what could they possibly expect if there were any legal consequences?